One of the 14 boats decorated with Christmas lights shines on Budd Inlet as the 2010 Parade of Lighted Ships rolls out from the Olympia Yacht Club. The 2016 parade is Dec. 3. Tony OvermanStaff file, 2010

One of the 14 boats decorated with Christmas lights shines on Budd Inlet as the 2010 Parade of Lighted Ships rolls out from the Olympia Yacht Club. The 2016 parade is Dec. 3. Tony OvermanStaff file, 2010

What’s Happening for Nov. 27

Thursday

Panorama Republicans: Michael Cade, executive director of the Thurston County Economic Development Council, will speak at 2 p.m. in the basement auditorium of the Quinault apartment building, 1835 Circle Lane, Lacey.

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Dec. 3

Scoil Rince Slieveloughane: The largest Irish dance troupe in the Northwest will perform 1-1:45 p.m. at the Tumwater Timberland Regional Library, 7023 New Market St. Information: 360-943-7790 or trl.org.

Parade of Lighted Ships: 5-6 p.m. at Port Plaza. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and get candy canes for the kids. Information: Contact the Olympia Yacht Club, at tquesti@comcast.net or Olympia Downtown Association at odaoffice@tss.net.

Tree Lighting at Ralph’s: 5-7 p.m.in Ralph’s parking lot, 1908 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia. Santa will be available for photos. Roosevelt Elementary School and Reeves Middle School orchestra students will perform.

Dec. 4

“Don’t Shoot Your Eye Out” BB gun tournament: The eighth annual BB gun shoot is 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club indoor range, a quarter-mile south of Littlerock on Littlerock Road. All ages, but children must be accompanied by adults. A Christmas movie begins at 2:30. $12 adult with one child, $22 maximum per family. Call Will Ulry 360-701-8105.